Newsted Signs with Heavy Metal Music
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Newsted, the new band fronted by former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, has signed a deal with Heavy Metal Music. The band’s debut album will be released in early 2014.
Jason Newsted joins Heavy Metal Music
Jason Newsted, former Metallica bassist, has just signed with Heavy Metal Music. This is great news for fans of Jason Newsted, as he has been largely absent from the music scene for many years. Heavy Metal Music is a new label that focuses on giving metal musicians a platform to release their music. This is a great opportunity for Jason Newsted to get his music out there and reach a new audience.
Newsted’s musical history
Jason Newsted (born March 4, 1963) is an American metal musician, known for being the third bassist of the American heavy metal band Metallica from 1986 to 2001, as well as being the founder of the heavy metal band Voivod and Epidemic.
Newsted was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. He grew up in a musical family, with his mother being a gospel singer and his father playing trumpet. His musical interest started with the trumpet but he quickly moved on to playing bass after his brother told him that “you can’t wrestle with momma’s horn.”
Newsted’s new role in Heavy Metal Music
Jason Newsted, formally of Metallica, has joined forces with Heavy Metal Music. Newsted will be taking on the role of Chief Creative Officer (CCO).
In a statement, Newsted said: “I am beyond stoked and honored to join forces with the amazing team at Heavy Metal. I have been a fan of Heavy Metal since I was a teenager and it has always been a dream of mine to work with them in some capacity.”
Heavy Metal president and CEO Jay Funding added: “We are thrilled to have Jason on board. His passion for music and metal is unmatched, and we know he will be a valuable asset to our team.”
Newsted’s first order of business will be to curate the lineup for the inaugural Heavy Metal Music Festival, which is set to take place in Los Angeles in September.
Newsted’s music
Jason Newsted, former Metallica bassist, has signed with Heavy Metal Music, a new record label created by himself. Newsted’s first release with the label will be an EP entitled Heavy Metal Music. Newsted was a member of Metallica from 1986 until 2001, when he left the band.
Newsted’s musical style
Newsted’s musical style is a mixture of metal and hard rock. He was influenced by British metal bands such as Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, as well as American hard rock bands such as Van Halen and Motörhead. Newsted uses a variety of techniques to create his metal sound, including palm-muting, harmonics, two-handed tapping, and aggressive strumming. He is also known for his use of the wah-wah pedal.
Newsted’s musical influences
Newsted was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on March 4, 1963. He grew up in a family of musicians and started playing bass at an early age. His influences include Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath, Paul McCartney of the Beatles, Chris Squire of Yes, and Geddy Lee of Rush. Newsted began his career as a member of Flotsam and Jetsam, a thrash metal band that released its debut album in 1986. He left the band in 1986 to join Metallica, with whom he recorded four studio albums: …And Justice for All (1988), Metallica (1991), Load (1996), and ReLoad (1997). Newsted left Metallica in 2001 and formed his own band, Voivod, with whom he released three studio albums: Voivod (2003), Katorz (2006), and Infini (2009).
Newsted’s impact on Heavy Metal Music
Newsted was a very influential in the heavy metal scene and was known for his progressive and technical approach to the genre. He was also one of the first bassists to use a pick, which is now a common technique in heavy metal. Newsted was a member of Metallica, Voivod, and Flotsam and Jetsam, and he has released several solo albums.
Newsted’s contribution to the genre
Jason Newsted is a well-known musician who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the heavy metal music genre. He is best known for his work with the band Metallica, but he has also played with a number of other well-known bands including Voivod, Ozzy Osbourne, and Echobrain. Newsted’s impact on heavy metal music has been profound, and his contributions to the genre are widely respected by both fans and critics alike.
Newsted’s influence on other artists
Jason Newsted was an influential member of the heavy metal community, not only as a musician but also as a producer and arranger. Newsted’s contributions to the genre are evident in the way he helped shape the sound of Metallica and in the success of his post-Metallica band Voivod. Newsted’s influence can also be heard in the work of subsequent generation of heavy metal musicians, who have been inspired by his aggressive and innovative approach to the music.